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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the mothers of Lucy's father's children often do?

2. What day of the week does Lucy dislike?

3. What does Lewis run over while backing out of the drive?

4. What does Lucy send to her mother?

5. What does Lucy see Lewis do to Dinah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lucy's friendship on the island with a girl named Myrna and why Lucy ultimately grew jealous of her.

2. Who is Lewis and what are Lucy's perceptions of him?

3. What do the situations with Tanner and Hugh represent in Lucy's life?

4. Who is Peggy and why does Lucy have second thoughts about a friendship with her?

5. Who are Mariah's daughters and which one is Lucy's favorite?

6. Why does Lucy and Peggy's relationship begin to wane?

7. Who is Roland and how does Lucy meet him?

8. Who is Tanner and what role does he have in Lucy's life?

9. Who is Dinah and what are Lucy's perceptions of her?

10. Why does Mariah not like Peggy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Kincaid choose to use these places and this time in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Loss is an important theme in LUCY. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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